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BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice (RQF)

BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice (RQF)

Health is a dynamic sector, and as our population grows and changes, our health and care needs to adapt along with this. Added to this we have new, exciting emerging technologies, new ways of working and new healthcare interventions that mean a career in health is never one that stands still, and we constantly develop innovative ways to make our society healthier, happier and fitter. In healthcare, new roles are created regularly, and opportunities to specialise in a number of different areas, or change your career path in response to new developments are ever-present.

These qualifications bring a new, responsive and refreshing approach to the Healthcare sector. Developed with input from employers, educators, students and service users, the new qualification sits alongside its sister qualification, the Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work.

Pathways within this qualification

The new qualifications share core units, and practice themes across all units, focused on the core knowledge, skills, values and behaviours required of practitioners in the sector; we're taking a future-forward approach to integrated learning, training and work in health and social care. As well as a non-specialist Integrated Health and Social Care pathway, the HNs in Healthcare Practice provide specialist pathways at Level 4 and Level 5, in areas such as Public Health and Health Promotion, Nursing and Healthcare Assistant Practice and Healthcare Management.

Integrated Health and Social Care

Healthcare Management

Public Health & Health Promotion

Nursing and Healthcare Support

Please note this is a combination of pathways at both BTEC HNC and HND level. Colleges we work with may choose to deliver a selection of pathways which is why we suggest that you consult with your local college regarding exact options available to you.

*These are suggestions of the typical job roles related to this qualification at this level. Pearson does not guarantee employment upon completion, and you will have a responsibility to make sure that you meet the employer’s requirements.

Industry support and recognition

For years, employers have valued the skills and knowledge that BTEC Higher National students bring to the world of work. That is why students choose to study our programmes. We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Healthcare Practice with experts from organisations, including: The British Association of Social Workers, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Health Education England and Nuffield Health, to mention a few.

Progression to university

We work with universities in the UK and around the world, explaining the content, structure and purpose of BTEC Higher National qualifications, so that the universities recognise your value and accept applications from you as a BTEC Higher National holder onto a degree programme. We currently have agreements to top-up HNs to over 1200 degrees worldwide and we continue our work to grow this number.